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GB-St. Helens: Contract Award Notice - Engineering Inspection & Insurance Cover

TORUS GROUP

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04 Aug 2026 at 11:20

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Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process pertains to a contract awarded by Torus Group, located in St. Helens, UK, for the provision of Engineering Inspection and Insurance Cover services. The procurement falls under the industry category of insurance services (CPV code 66510000), and the contract is associated with the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method is not specified within the tender information. The contract period began on 25th April 2026 and will end on 27th November 2026. The award stage of the process was completed with the awarding of the contract to Zurich Insurance Company (U.K.) Limited on 17th April 2026, with the contract value being £54,090 GBP.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for large-scale businesses specialising in insurance services. Companies with expertise in engineering inspections and a robust portfolio of serving substantial contracts in the North West UK would be well-suited to participate. While the process does not explicitly state suitability for smaller or voluntarily community and social enterprises (VCSEs), large insurance firms like Zurich can leverage this contract to enhance their service offerings and solidify their presence in the region. The potential business growth lies in developing stronger regional networks and expanding service coverage through such public procurement contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-St. Helens: Contract Award Notice - Engineering Inspection & Insurance Cover

Notice Description

Provision of Engineering Inspection & Insurance Cover

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fff3f7ff-d3ba-489d-be83-f70dd6d0eb2a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83a70aa2-216d-4ff9-9a3c-d60fbc751c00
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

66510000 - Insurance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£54,090 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£54,090 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
9 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Apr 20263 months ago
Contract Period
24 Apr 2026 - 27 Nov 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TORUS GROUP
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
ST. HELENS
Postcode
WA9 1LD
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
St. Helens
Electoral Ward
Peasley Cross & Fingerpost
Westminster Constituency
St Helens South and Whiston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ZURICH INSURANCE COMPANY (U.K.

Further Information

Notice Documents

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